I85 over Smith Creek
FairWarren County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR1224 · Structure no. 000000001850046
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I85 over Smith Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I85 over Smith Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).
Who owns I85 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.